Pilot Debrief

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC near Jordan Valley, OR — 2022-01-01

Final reportWPR22LA074
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Date
2022-01-01
Location
Jordan Valley, OR, USA
Aircraft
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC
Registration
N58BH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to takeoff on remote snow covered terrain which, resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the takeoff roll on snow-covered desert terrain, the airplane broke through the snow, and nosed over. The vertical stabilizer and rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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